Ms. Tori Mikesell, MA, LMHC

Valparaiso , Telehealth

Education

School:

Purdue University
Valparaiso University

Degree:

BS in Psychology
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tori is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a graduate of Valparaiso University, where she received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Prior to that, she attended Purdue University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  Tori has experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient.  Her areas of clinical interest include concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity development, trauma, behavioral issues, family conflict, life transitions, relationship issues, postpartum and maternal mental health.

Tori believes a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to the success of the therapy process and she strives to create a warm, empathetic, and welcoming space for her clients to talk openly and freely.  She utilizes a collaborative and integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities which best fit the individual needs of each client.  It is her passion to meet clients where they are at while helping them work towards achieving their goals.  Tori believes each individual has unique strengths.  In her practice, she aims to empower clients by helping them to recognize their inner strengths in order to overcome the challenges they are facing, and to become the best versions of themselves.  Tori feels it is truly an honor and privilege to walk alongside her clients as they take this journey.

Issues Treated

Anxiety
Career Counseling
Child or Adolescent
Codependency
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Parenting
Pregnancy
Prenatal
Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Specialties

Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Depression

Session Types

Telehealth
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy

Age Specialties

Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Children (6 to 10)

Types of Therapy

Individuals
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused